Federal Election Outcome Reinforces Support for Critical Minerals – What It Could Mean for You

Following the recent federal election, the re-election of the Liberal government brings continuity and renewed commitment to Canada’s critical minerals strategy. We’re pleased to share how the Liberal platform reinforces and expands policy support for exploration and development—especially in the North—where PearTree continues to play a leading role in unlocking capital for resource advancement, while simultaneously funding worthy causes across the country.

The Liberal government platform outlines several key commitments aimed at accelerating exploration, improving infrastructure, and expanding access to capital. These directions align closely with PearTree’s mission and capabilities.

Some relevant highlights:

• Expansion of Tax Incentives:
  • The Critical Mineral Exploration Tax Credit (CMETC) will be broadened to include minerals essential to defence, semiconductors, energy, and clean technologies.
  • The Canadian Exploration Expense (CEE) framework will now cover technical studies—engineering, economic, and feasibility work—making more early-stage critical mineral projects eligible.
  • The Clean Technology Manufacturing Investment Tax Credit will be modified to include development costs at brownfield mine sites and a wider list of priority minerals.
• First and Last Mile Fund (FLMF):
  A new fund to connect projects to infrastructure and supply chains—supporting on-site development, refining, and processing.
• Indigenous Partnership Support:
  The Indigenous Loan Guarantee Program will double to $10B, expanding financing opportunities for Indigenous-led infrastructure and mineral development projects.
• Infrastructure Investment:
  A national focus on ports, highways, and energy projects to better connect mineral-rich regions to markets and accelerate project timelines.
• Focus on Resource Efficiency:
  Investment in both new prospecting and recovery of minerals from end-of-life products like mining waste and batteries.

These measures reinforce the government’s intent to position Canada as a global leader in critical mineral development—and ensure that exploration companies have the tools they need to move projects forward.

As Canada’s leading flow-through share financing platform, PearTree remains fully engaged and well-positioned to help our clients leverage these opportunities with confidence. We are optimistic about the continued long-term availability of flow-through offerings in support of the resource sector and the charities that we all support.

We look forward to discussing these developments with you soon. In the meantime, you can view the full platform here